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Jewish Family Service of Nashville and Middle Tenn Inc

EIN 62-6046618 · Nashville, TN

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF NASHVILLE AND MIDDLE TENNESSEE, INCORPORATED PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL SERVICES FROM JEWISH PERSPECTIVES WHICH RESPOND TO AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGH LIFE'S TRANSITIONS.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$615,059
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
33.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 77%
Employees
8
Volunteers
125
Highest pay
$107,076, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 33.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 46% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 48% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 70 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $215,638 spent. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO 245 INDIVIDUALS, COUNSELING SERVICES TO 50 INDIVIDUALS, ADOPTION SERVICES TO 134 INDIVIDUALS AND INFORMATION AND REFERRALS TO 427 INDIVIDUALS.
  2. $64,931 spent. FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION PROVIDED BENEFIT TO 206 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN JEWISH FAMILY LIFE. JFS HOSTS AND MODERATES SUPPORT GROUPS (INCLUDING ANXIETY, GRIEF, AND CAREGIVER GROUPS), GROUP PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS, AND YOUTH SERVICES, SUCH AS THE HEALTHY SKILLS FOR HEALTHY KIDS WORKSHOPS. IN ADDITION, 40 INDIVIDUALS WERE DIRECTED TO OUR JOB NETWORK TO ASSIST THEIR SEARCH FOR EMPLOYMENT.
  3. $92,160 spent. SENIOR SERVICES PROVIDES SUPPORT TO 390 SENIOR ADULTS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN THE NASHVILLE JEWISH COMMUNITY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FOR THOSE WHO ARE UNABLE TO LEAVE THEIR HOMES AND A LUNCHEON PROGRAM FOR MOBILE SENIORS, GIVING THEM ANOPPORTUNITY TO SOCIALIZE WITH THEIR PEERS. IN ADDITION, JFS BRINGS JEWISH LIFE TO ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES THROUGH SHABBAT AND HOLIDAY SERVICES.
  4. $48,244 spent. PROVIDES EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OR A MONTHLY FOOD BOX CONTAINING KOSHER FOOD ITEMS TO THOSE IN NEED. RECIPIENTS ARE INTERVIEWED BY A SOCIAL WORKER TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1954.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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